Girl, 14, arrested on suspicion of arson after fatal house fire

A 14-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a person was found dead following a house fire.

The incident took place in Bedale Drive, Leicester, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The girl arrested in connection has since been released on bail while an investigation continues.

Police said they were contacted by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service at 4.08am on Tuesday, where a person's body was found inside the address.

Officers have not revealed their identity or if they were known to the girl.

In a statement, Leicestershire Police confirmed other people within the property received hospital treatment as a precaution.

Detective Inspector Michael Chandler from Leicestershire Police said: "This is an extremely tragic incident in which a person has sadly lost their life.

"Our investigation is at a very early stage and we are keeping an open mind as to what caused the fire."

Police said they were working closely with the fire service "to establish the full circumstances leading up to the incident".

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